Specific policies needed to develop tourism in poor areas

 Ngoi village community tourism spot is located in Ngoi Ho commune, Tan Lac district, the northern mountainous province of HoaBinh. It is a beautiful Muong ethnic minority ancient village.

Viet Nam, China to co-host int’l cycling race

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s northern province of Lao Cai will team up with China’s southwestern province of Yunnan in hosting an international cycling race in July.

Vietnam proposes ASEAN, China operate hotline solving problem at sea

Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam has emphasised the need for ASEAN and China to implement the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea and operate a diplomatic hotline to settle problems at sea.

No Vietnamese victims in London Bridge attack: embassy

 There is so far no report on any Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in attacks in London Bridge and Borough Market in London, the UK, on June 3’s night (local time), according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK.

One more patient dies in medical incident in Hoa Binh

Nguyen Thi Bich Nguyen, who was among 18 patient having suspected anaphylactic shock during their kidney dialysis at the General Hospital of Hoa Binh province, died on early June 4.

Vietnamese Prime Minister begins official visit to Japan

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of the government arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo at 2:30 pm (local time) of June 4, beginning his five-day official visit to Japan.

Fireworks Fest names final three

Australia’s Howard&Sons Pyrotechnics, Italy’s Martarello and Pyrotex Fireworx team from the UK have been named the finalists of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival.

Firms aim for higher profits by selling processed coffee

Vietnamese coffee companies are trying to export processed products instead of raw materials, while in the domestic market, they are attempting to change consumer habits with the message ‘clean coffee’.

New apps keep farmers updated about prices, cultivation techniques

VietNamNet Bridge - Many apps have been developed for intelligent farming which aim to change the way farmers work.

Legal loopholes weaken management of air pollution

Despite great efforts to control air quality, air pollution is still high. Many experts blame legal loopholes and weak enforcement for the problem. 

VN parents, students kick off race for admission to prestigious schools

VietNamNet Bridge - The rat race for prestigious secondary schools has begun, even though the 2016-2017 academic year finished only days ago.

Kon Tum wooden church - A hundred years of salvation

The Kon Tum wooden church is a masterpiece of architecture, where Romantic style mixes in harmony with Ba Na stilted house model.

Temporary residence cards for foreign lawyers

 According to Vietnamese law, a foreign lawyer wishing to practice law and bear a temporary residence card in Vietnam must obtain a license for practicing law in Vietnam but is not required to have a work permit.

Australian navy ship HMAS Ballarat visits Da Nang

 The Australian Navy warship, HMAS Ballarat, landed Tien Sa port on June 4, beginning a goodwill visit to the central city of Da Nang.

Vietnam tourism targets Korean visitors

 Vietnam has taken part in the 32nd Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA), which ran in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, from June 1 to 4.

UK, Australia, Italy to compete at Da Nang firework festival’s final night

 Fireworks  teams from the UK, Australia and Italy will compete in the final night of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival  on June 26, heard a  press conference on June 4. 

Vietnam, Slovakia beef up security ties

 Minister of Public Security To Lam had a meeting with Robert Kaliňák, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Slovakia, in Hanoi on June 3.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/6

Vietnam: Fish and fishery exports to US, EU continue to lag, Vietnamese still struggle to export lychees to Australia, Philippine firms interested in brand franchisingin Vietnam, Hundreds of Chinese corporate leaders head for Hanoi

Japan media: Vietnam wants to deepen strategic partnership with Japan

 Vietnam wishes to deepen strategic partnership with Japan for peace and prosperity in the region, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has told Japanese media agencies. 

French photographer to open photo exhibition in Da Nang

 French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle will open his photo exhibition, The Ageless Beauty photography, at Da Nang’s Fine Arts Museum on June 6-18.

Social News 4/6

 Fire destroys 100ha of forest in Soc Son district, Vietnam, France share experience in running peacekeeping hospital, Ho Chi Minh statue inaugurated in Lenin’s birthplace, Joint work against corruption reviewed

An ancient bamboo house and its loyal inhabitants

In Trung Phu 2 Village, Dien Minh Commune, Dien Ban District, Quang Nam Province, Central Vietnam, there is a house of bamboo almost a century old.

Import of used motorcycles into Vietnam

When imported, foreigners’ motorcycles are liable to excise tax, which will be calculated based on the taxed price and tax rate. 

Songs of earth and heaven

Xoan singing is a kind of performing art, attached to cult of worshipping Hung Kings and performed by farmers growing wet rice in the midland areas, mainly in Phu Tho Province. 

Vietnamese goods struggle to enter big foreign store chains

Vietnamese goods have to go through many intermediaries to enter foreign supermarket chains. As a result, enterprises have to pay high costs to sell their goods, and cannot develop their brands.